Unwanted Medication
Returning
ANY Unwanted Medication?
Please
include:-
Any medicines that you no longer use
Medicines that are out of date
Please
do not include: -
Sharps
Household poisons
Any other non-medical substances
Please
tell the pharmacist or pharmacy assistant: -
If you are handing in any controlled drugs
eg.
Diamorphine, Fentanyl,
Methadone, Morphine, Oxycodone, Pethidine, Temazepam, etc
There are strict
regulations which prevent the re-use of medicines once they have
left a pharmacy. Un-used medicines cost the NHS millions of pounds
each year. If you are uncertain whether you should still be taking a
medicine or if you are having problems with your medication then
please ask for a Medicines Use Review with one of our pharmacists.
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